VHS juniors -- mark your calendar for the ACT Boot Camp! This test prep session can help you raise your ACT score by as much as 30%, and that score determines college admission and scholarship eligibility. Take advantage of this opportunity!! Cost of the boot camp is being paid by Vernon ISD.
Our Lion and Lady Lion wrestlers did well at the Red River Classic Tournament, which was held here last weekend. The VHS wrestlers will be back at home on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2, as we host the District Wrestling Meet.
The 2nd annual 4-person golf scramble, benefitting the Vernon ISD Lions Roar, will be held April 20, 2024. More information about the scramble, including entry information, will be posted at a later date. Thank you to everyone for your continued support of Vernon ISD. If you are interested in our golf tournament sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kori Eakin at 94-553-1900 ext. 2229.
Our Lions will begin the boy's second round of District 7-3A action tonight in Jacksboro as they tangle with the Tigers. The Lions wrapped up the first round with a record of 4-2. The game will be played in the Jacksbor Junior High Gym. Action will get underway at approximately 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets go to www.jacksboroisd.net/page/onlinetickets
GO LIONS!!!
Our Lady Lions hit the road today for a District 7-3A showdown with the Tigerettes in Jacksboro. Our Lady Lions will be going for their fourth victory in a row!! The game will be played in the Jacksboro Junior High Gym. Tip off is set for 6 p.m. To purchase tickets go to www.jacksboroisd.net/page/onlinetickets
GO LADY LIONS!!!
Brett White's A.P. World History classes have been studying Medieval Times, and are learning to play Chess. The students were required to construct their own chess boards/pieces, and are learning how to play the game thru pool play, which will be followed by a Chess Tournament. Mr. White said all of the students did an outstanding job on constructing their boards and chess pieces.
During Monday night's Vernon ISD board meeting, trustees recognized Vernon Lion tennis coach Carrie Castleberry for being named the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Class 3A Coach of the Year for 2023, and Kell Castleberry for being named to the TTCA Super Elite Team in the Fall. A total of seven boys across all classifications were selected to the Super Elite Team, with Kell being the only player from Class 3A. Way to go Coach Castleberry and Kell. Congratulations on these outstanding achievements!! We are proud of you!!
With the area receiving a minimum amount of precipitation today, and with temperatures forecast to stay above freezing overnight, Vernon ISD officials have announced the district will be operating on a regular school day schedule on Monday. Buses will run at their regularly scheduled time.
Our Lions snapped their 2-game losing streak tonight when they traveled to Iowa Park and dropped the Hawks, 72-59, in District 7-3A action. Tonight's game wrapped up the first round of the boys' district schedule. The Lions have a district record of 4-2 and are tied for second place as we start second round action Tuesday.
Our Lady Lions went to Iowa Park and pulled out a 38-30 victory over the Lady Hawks tonight in District 7-3A action. The victory extends the Lady Lions' winning streak to 3, and improves their district record to an even 4-4. Great job Lady Lions!!
In August, Vernon ISD started using a new parent-teacher communication app called Rooms. Many of our parents are already signed up and using Rooms with the teachers of their children. If you have not signed up, or would like a refresher, please visit the site linked below with all the information parents need to use Rooms!
Here is the site with more information: https://sites.google.com/visdtx.org/visd-rooms-info-for-parents/parent-rooms
If you are a parent of a Vernon ISD student and have further questions about Rooms, please email Chantilly Sweet at chantilly.sweet@visdtx.org.
Our Lions stay on the road tonight with a District 7-3A game against the Hawks in Iowa Park. The Lions will be looking to snap a 2-game losing streak and close out the first round of boys' district action with a victory. Varsity action should begin at 7:30 p.m., at Hawk Gym. GO LIONS!!! Pluck the Hawks!
Our Lady Lions stay on their District 7-3A road trip tonight, as they travel to Iowa Park to take on the Lady Hawks. The Lady Lions are riding a 2-game winning streak and will be working to keep that streak going tonight. Varsity action should begin at approximately 6 p.m. GO LADY LIONS!!! Take down the Lady Hawks!
Vernon High School is planning a fun night of BINGO!!! The event is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29. The event is open to the community. If a business or individual would like to donate a BINGO prize, please contact VHS Principal Cynthia Jackson.
Our Lions fell to the No. 10-ranked Holliday Eagles last night in a District 7-3A game. The loss drops the Lions' to 3-2 in district play. The Lions wrap up the first round of district action and will be looking to snap their two-game losing streak when the Lions travel to Iowa Park to take on the Hawks.
Our Lady Lions traveled to Holliday yesterday and came home with a thrilling 52-46 victory over the Lady Eagles, the defending Class 3A state champions. With the win, Vernon improves to 3-4 in District 7-3A action. Great, great job Lady Lions!!! The Lady Lions will put their two-game winning streak on the line Friday when they travel to Iowa Park to take on the Lady Hawks.
Our Lions suffered their first District 7-3A loss last Friday, and they're looking to rebound tonight as they travel to Holliday to face off with the No. 10-ranked Eagles. Go Lions!!! Let the Eagles hear you ROAR!!!
Our Lady Lions start the second round of District 7-3A action on the road tonight, as they travel to Holliday to take on the Lady Eagles. Good luck Lady Lions!!! Drop the Lady Eagles!
It was a rough night in Bowie for our Lions, as they saw their 7-game winning streak snapped and suffered their first District 7-3A loss of the season, falling to the Jackrabbits 49-47. The loss drops Vernon to 3-1. The Lions will stay on the road Tuesday, traveling to Holliday to take on the Eagles.
Our Lady Lions wrapped up the first round of District 7-3A action with a 55-39 victory over Bowie tonight. The Lady Lions are now 2-4 in district play and will stay on the road Tuesday when they travel to Holliday to take on the Lady Eagles.
